verb🔗ShareTo do (something good) after (something bad) happens""She apologized for being late and brought coffee for everyone, which compensated for her tardiness." "actionbusinessvaluemoralfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration."It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it."businessjobeconomyfinanceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even."His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality."businesseconomyfinancejoblawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust or adapt to a change, often a harm or deprivation."After the fire destroyed their kitchen, the family compensated by eating meals at a local restaurant for a few weeks. "physiologymedicineconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
